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Management and leadership:

• Lead in developing and retaining people in the team with outstanding skills, qualifications and potential.
• Provide coaching and guidance to people within the team, as well as to functional reports and peers.

Accounts Operations:

• Supervise Accounts Payable to Payment process.
• Oversee/control company ledger and chart of accounts ensuring data integrity.

Reporting:

• Responsible for delivering timely and accurate financial reporting including:
• Perform financial controls in the Monthly and yearly closing process.
• Lead improvement projects in the area of reporting & control.
• Lead and provide accounting guidance (IFRS) to the local accounting teams.
• Lead the preparation of the financial data part of Board submissions.
• Lead the Company’s quarterly, interim, and annual financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Lead and own the financial consolidation process.

Budget

• Manage the Budget process ensuring accurate budgeted financials submit within the company deadlines.
• Lead the finance team in preparing the companys consolidated budget, responsible for developing and maintaining the company’s annual budget in coordination with Budget and CFO.
• Control company budget ensuring the expenditures according to the approved budget.

Processes Improvement & Review:

• Review company accounting policies, systems, processes, procedures, and controls.
• Define the guidelines, procedures, schedules and templates of information and analyses that need to be reported.
• Ensure group accounting policies are followed.

External audit

• Support auditors during audits, handling their requests and intermediating with all departments required.

COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal:

• Group Chief Finance
• Management Committee
• Risk Management
• ASYAD Corporate Units

External:

• External Audi Firms.
• Regulatory Bodies (e.g. Inland Revenue Service, State Tax Authorities, Tax Consultants)

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or any related subject
• Professional qualification / certification from related professional body, e.g., , ACCA, CPA CIMA, is an advantage
• Masters / MBA or another relevant post-graduate qualification is preferred.

Experience

• 8 years of relevant Financial reporting and controlling experience.
• Strong functional knowledge of IFRS and consolidation process
• Prior Experience Financial consolidation system is advantage.

Skills

• Excellent analytical skills (focus on strategic and conceptual thinking)
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written, presentation)
• Strong project management skills (including change management)
• Strong people development skills (management, coaching and mentoring)
• General computer literacy (Microsoft Office e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) mandatory
• Fluent English language is mandatory.
• Arabic language is mandatory.

JOB PURPOSE:

• The CEO will be responsible for steering the company towards an ambitious growth trajectory while ensuring financial robustness, operational excellence, cultural transformation, and governance oversight. The CEO will lead the company in its multi-sector logistics services including postal, express, warehousing, cold chain, and freight forwarding, with an expansive international presence.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Strategic Leadership

• Craft, communicate, and execute growth strategies that penetrate international markets.
• Scale the business across multiple geographies and logistics sectors.
• Align transformation programs with the companys growth ambitions and strategic priorities.

Financial Acumen

• Drive financial turnaround strategies, enhancing profitability and long-term value.
• Monitor and enhance financial and operational KPIs to ensure robust performance.
• Collaborate with corporate on financial governance, capital allocation, and investor relations.

Operational Excellence

• Optimize operational efficiency through digital transformation and end-to-end value chain improvements.
• Provide strategic oversight of the company’s operations.

People & Culture Leadership

• Lead cultural transformation supporting international expansion.
• Inspire, develop, and sustain high-performing executive teams.
• Champion change management initiatives and stakeholder engagement to drive transformation.

Governance & Transformation

• Establish or enhance governance structures including Steering Committees, Transformation Offices, and workstreams.
• Oversee complex, multi-workstream transformation programs with a focus on risk management, strategic alignment, and milestone delivery.

Commercial & Market Expansion

• Identify and develop new markets, strategic partnerships, and commercial opportunities.
• Navigate regulatory environments across multiple countries effectively to support market entry and growth.

Global Mindset & Cultural Sensitivity

• Successfully manage teams and operations across diverse cultural contexts, fostering global cohesion.
• Commit to regular international travel to maintain strong connections with global operations.

COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal:

• ASYAD Corporate
• Management
• Employees
• ASYAD other Business Units

External:

• OIA
• Government Entities
• Regulators
• Vendors
• Companies and Organizations in logistics
• UPU and National Postal Operators
• Dignitaries & Media - Local & International stakeholders

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
Qualifications:

• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, logistics or related field; MBA preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 15 years of professional experience, including at least 5 years in a CEO, COO, or equivalent executive leadership role in a large logistics company.
• Proven track record of leading organizations with significant international operations and presence.
• Industry experience in logistics, supply chain, or a closely related sector is essential.

Knowledge & Skills:
Candidates must clearly demonstrate:

• Strategic Leadership: Successful strategy execution in international markets and business scaling.
• Financial Acumen: Proven financial turnaround achievements and KPI-driven performance enhancement.
• Operational Excellence: Expertise in operational efficiencies, digital transformations, and complex logistics operations.
• People & Culture Leadership: Capability in driving cultural transformation, developing leaders, and managing change.
• Governance & Transformation: Experience in setting up or operating robust governance and transformation frameworks.
• Commercial & Market Expansion: Ability to build partnerships, develop markets, and navigate multi-country regulations.
• Global Mindset: A track record of leadership across cultures and geographies with global team management experience.
• International Experience: Demonstrated success in leading and expanding businesses with significant international operations, with deep understanding of cross-border dynamics and regulatory environments.

Personal Attributes:

• High integrity and ethics.
• Resilience and adaptability in dynamic and challenging environments.
• Decisive leadership with a visionary and execution-focused mindset.

Job Purpose

• The Deputy CEO of Hafeet Rail acts as a strategic partner to the CEO and plays a critical role in shaping the organization’s long-term direction. The role provides leadership across all support functions, driving innovation, operational excellence, and enterprise-wide alignment. The Deputy CEO ensures execution of strategic goals while building resilience and capability across the organization.

Principal Accountabilities
strategic Leadership & Planning

• Serve as the CEO’s key advisor in the development and execution of the organizational vision and strategic roadmap.
• Lead cross-functional strategic planning across support divisions, ensuring initiatives are aligned with company objectives.
• Monitor industry, market, and regulatory trends to inform strategic adjustments.

Operational & Financial Oversight

• Oversee enterprise financial planning, including budgeting, forecasting, and risk management frameworks.
• Drive efficiencies across operations and support functions, improving cost-effectiveness and service delivery.
• Ensure integration of digital tools and systems that enable scalable, data-driven decision-making.

Human Capital & Organizational Development

• Shape HR strategy, including leadership pipeline development, succession planning, and culture transformation.
• Champion learning, talent acquisition, and diversity initiatives to build a future-ready workforce.

Stakeholder & Government Relations

• Strengthen institutional relationships with government entities, investors, and strategic partners.
• Represent the company in high-level forums, regulatory meetings, and board engagements.

Functional Oversight

• Lead and supervise functions including Supply Chain, Information Technology, Human Resources, and Administration.
• Promote functional excellence and ensure alignment with strategic goals and service-level expectations.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

• Strategic mindset with robust financial acumen and operational planning capability.
• Expertise in change management, governance, and enterprise risk.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication skills; able to influence across functions and cultures.
• Deep understanding of digital transformation and organizational design.

Work Environment

• This is a high-impact executive role requiring frequent travel between Abu Dhabi, Oman, and key project sites. The role involves strategic decision-making under pressure and continuous coordination with internal teams and external entities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Transport, or a related field (Master’s/MBA preferred).
• Minimum 15 years of progressive leadership experience, with at least 5 years in executive roles.
• Proven track record in leading strategy, corporate planning, or transformation initiatives in sectors such as rail, transport, infrastructure, or logistics.
• Experience in working with boards, government agencies, and diverse stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of public-private partnerships, regulatory affairs, and commercial development.

• Prepare financial documents such as invoices, bills, and accounts payable and receivable. Manage the full accounts payable cycle from receipt of invoices to payment, including coding invoices, matching purchase orders, obtaining approval, and entering the invoices into the accounting system.
• Prepare statutory accounts for assigned legal entities.
• Coordinating internal and external audits
• Manage day-to-day transactions.
• Assist the finance department and senior accounting staff members with various tasks, including preparing budgets, records, and statements.
• Preform assigned period end close activities.
• Support quarter end submission, Additional and Supplementary data collection and reporting.
• Support audits & provide required analysis maintain compliance with all reporting.
• policies/procedures/controls related to the area of responsibility.
• Act as document controller of all finance files& documents.
• Maintain updated supporting documents (e.g. Authorised signatories ID cards).
• Complete financial reports on a regular basis and providing information to the finance team.
• Process business expenses.
• Coordinate internal and external audits.
• Handle accruals and prepayments.

COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal:

• Asyad Logistic Department 
  

External:

• Financial Institutes
• Bank
• External Vendors

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in finance/accounting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; Excellent Skills with Microsoft Office.

Experience:

• Minimum 0-3 years of experience in similar position.
• Experience with project related systems and software.
• Payroll handling Experience.
• Experience with ERP system is preferred.

Skills

• Good communication and interpersonal skills with good command of English language both written
• and spoken to establish good working relationship with customers and line/other interfaces.
• Customer care handling
• Good understanding of the usage of IT
• Ability to manage the accounts’ function independently
• Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy
• Good command over English
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Has a good working knowledge of standard computing, accounting software (preferably ‘Tally’)
• Advanced working knowledge of MS Office, specifically Excel
• Excellent commercial sense and interest in business
• Deadline oriented
• Ability to liaise with a wide range of people and to convey financial information to non- financial staff.
• Ability to identify, communicate and implement improvements.
• Interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills

 

JOB PURPOSE:

• The position is responsible to provide finance/ accounting support to Asyad Logistic in Bahrain 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Prepare financial documents such as invoices, bills, and accounts payable and receivable. Manage the full accounts payable cycle from receipt of invoices to payment, including coding invoices, matching purchase orders, obtaining approval, and entering the invoices into the accounting system.
• Prepare statutory accounts for assigned legal entities.
• Coordinating internal and external audits
• Manage day-to-day transactions.
• Assist the finance department and senior accounting staff members with various tasks, including preparing budgets, records, and statements.
• Preform assigned period end close activities.
• Support quarter end submission, Additional and Supplementary data collection and reporting.
• Support audits & provide required analysis maintain compliance with all reporting.
• policies/procedures/controls related to the area of responsibility.
• Act as document controller of all finance files& documents.
• Maintain updated supporting documents (e.g. Authorised signatories ID cards).
• Complete financial reports on a regular basis and providing information to the finance team. 
• Process business expenses.
• Coordinate internal and external audits.
• Handle accruals and prepayments.

COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal

• Asyad Logistic Departments 

External:

• Financial Institutes
• Bank
• External Vendors

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in finance/accounting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; Excellent Skills with Microsoft Office;

Experience:

• Minimum 0-3 years of experience in similar position.
• Experience with project related systems and software.
• Payroll handling Experience.
• Experience with ERP system is preferred.

Skills:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills with good command of English language both written
• and spoken to establish good working relationship with customers and line/other interfaces.
• Customer care handling
• Good understanding of the usage of IT
• Ability to manage the accounts’ function independently
• Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy
• Good command over English
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Has a good working knowledge of standard computing, accounting software (preferably ‘Tally’)
• Advanced working knowledge of MS Office, specifically Excel
• Excellent commercial sense and interest in business
• Deadline oriented
• Ability to liaise with a wide range of people and to convey financial information to non- financial staff.
• Ability to identify, communicate and implement improvements.
• Interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills.